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Advice for Problems Washing Dark Fabric. Hate it when your darks bleed or fade? So do I. This can all be avoided however if you follow these few simple rules.

Cleaning Children's White Socks. White socks get dirty—there's no getting around it. You can however prevent the dingy look from happening by following these few simple measures.

Cleaning Felt Clothing. Clothing made from felt can last virtually forever, if properly cared for. The trick, though, lies in how to properly care for your beloved felt hat or classic poodle skirt. Follow this easy guide and your favorite items will soon become an heirloom for another generation.

Cleaning Out Your Clothes Closet. Cleaning out your closet does not have to be a huge all day process. You can have a clean closet in just a few days with only a couple of hours of work.

Cleaning Polyester Clothes. Polyester is one of the most durable fabrics available. Unfortunately, as with most fabrics, there are special instructions for the proper care and cleaning of this wonderful cloth. Follow these simple steps and your polyester clothing can once again look good as new.

Get Your Laundry Whites Whiter than White. Maintaining the whiteness of your clothes can be tricky and one you always want to master. Fortunately making your whites whiter than white isn't impossible and you'll have the pleasure of super white whites!

Get Your Whites Whiter - Video. I had a favorite white shirt for about a year. I wore it with all of my suits and it quickly became a staple of my wardrobe. But, over time I realized that my white shirt was looking more grayish-blue than white, more dingy than sophisticated and, you know, I just wasn't clean cut. Then I discovered how to make my whites even whiter than white. Here's how!

Give Permanent Press Items a Boost. Sometimes your permanent press items lose their shape and start looking kind of limp. Here are a few ways to give those clothes a bit of a boost!

Hang Clothes before Laundry Day. Laundry day is crazy and you're probably willing to follow any advice that will make it less so. By following this simple trick you'll be able to make your laundry days more efficient and your clothes cleaner.

Letting Out Hems on Clothing. Sometimes you just grow out of clothes, but still want to wear them. Instead of wearing clothes that are obviously too small, try letting down the hem. If you can do that, then you can preserve your clothes for a little bit longer!

Remove Mud and Soil Stains with a Potato. Mud and soil are gross and unfortunately just happen sometimes. Sometimes those stains seem impossible to remove and you find yourself at a laundry dead end. Don't lose hope, because you still have options.

Remove Soil or Mud Stains with Vinegar. Mud and soil are gross and unfortunately just happen sometimes. Sometimes those stains however are impossible to remove and you find yourself at a laundry dead end. Don't lose hope however because you still have options.

Removing Lint from a Black Sweater. There are few things that are as annoying as getting ready to go on a date or to an important meeting and noticing that you are covered in lint. Here's how to get rid of that pesky fuzzy stuff quickly and cheaply.

Removing Stains from Clothes. Clothing stains are common, but must be treated differently depending on the type of stain and clothing. Water and liquid detergent are a basic must for stains, but it is also good to have borax, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and other cleaners around to do the job. Be sure to treat each type of stain in the proper way or risk setting the stain and ruining the clothing.

Removing Stains from Cotton. Most stains in cotton require treatment with a combination of water and liquid detergent. Depending on the stain, this treatment ranges from a little dabbing to soaking the garment for several hours. Always use cold to lukewarm water, since hot water will set the stain. If detergent solutions don't work, there are specific methods you can use for each type of stain.

Removing Stains from Denim. Denim is a fairly low-maintenance fabric, but stains will set into it if not cleaned right away. For most stains, all you will need to do is blot at them with some cold water mixed with a mild detergent. If the stain is stubborn, try some stronger solutions, like a dry-cleaning solution or white vinegar.

Removing Stains from Nylon. To clean a fresh spill off nylon, wipe all you can off, and then blot the residue with a paper towel or a damp cloth. If that does not remove the stain, try these tips. For food and drink, mix warm water with mild laundry detergent. For grease, use a high-grade commercial cleaning solvent. For wax or gum, freeze then remove. For rust, use a solution of oxalic acid. For pet food, use an alkaline cleaning solution. For blood, urine, or vomit, sprinkle with hydrogen peroxide.

Removing Stains from Silk. Silk stains can be frustrating since washing silk removes the color and dry cleaning is expensive. Instead of sending the garment out, try some home remedies to clean the spot. Just use a sponge to blot a little bit of glycerin or ammonia mixed with water onto the stain to clean it up.

Removing Stains from Silk - Video. Silk has long been a staple to any wardrobe, unfortunately it has also be long considered an extremely delicate material that was difficult to clean. Well, no longer is that the case, just use one of these cleaning methods, and you are going to find yourself able to have the best possible wardrobe.

Removing Stains from Wool. Stains in wool clothing or carpets can be removed by pre-conditioning and pressing. Many stains, including chocolate, beer, and ice cream, can be cleaned with a mixture of soft wool detergent and white vinegar in warm water. Gravy and fruit juice can be removed with lukewarm water. Burn marks can be removed with a solution of hydrogen peroxide and cold water. For oils and grease, use a cloth soaked in dry-cleaning solution on the stain. For anything else, take the garment to the dry cleaner immediately.

Removing Stubborn Creases. Some creases are just impossible to get out with the iron and it can be so frustrating. Fortunately there are ways to remove those stubborn creases—you just need the right techniques.

Removing Sweat Stains from Clothes. Tired of buying new cloths to replace old stained ones? Tired of purchasing expensive cleaners that don't work? Sweat stains, even old set-in stains, can be removed with a few simple products found around the house. Here's how.

Removing Tobacco Odors and Stains from Clothing. Tobacco odors and stains are gross and sometimes impossible to remove from your clothes. Don't lose heart though because you actually can remove those stains and still have great looking clothes.

Stopping Lost Socks from Becoming Lost. Socks just mysteriously get lost sometimes. Even though socks get lost, you can take preventative measures and make sure you can keep better track of your socks so they don't get lost in the washer or dryer.

Tips for Washing Your Blue Jeans. Blue jeans are a staple in almost any wardrobe—you need them. Because you use them so much you want to make sure they stay in the best shape as possible. You need to know how to effectively wash and dry your jeans so they stay just the way you like them!

Use a Laundry Bag When Washing Bras. Washing bras and other delicates is sometimes a tricky business. To take the trickiness out of laundering your bras, try using a laundry bag.

Washing and Caring for Wool Garments. Wool is an excellent material that can last you a long time, but it won't get you very far into the winter if you don't take care of it. Taking care of wool isn't difficult and will result in clothes that can last you years!

Washing and Sorting Socks. It's inevitable that you'll lose socks in the laundry and never see them again. It's also inevitable that you'll give the wrong pair of socks to a family member because many socks all look the same. Fortunately there are a few tips you can follow to reduce the confusion sometimes associated with washing and sorting your socks.

Ways to Protect Your Clothes from Moths. Moths are nasty little creatures that you don't want in your house, much less in your closet. Fortunately there are ways to rid yourself of the dirty pests and protect your clothes!

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